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"San Antonio people don't have to keep struggling because it's pointless!"
Sitting in front of the commentary seat, Charles. Barkley spoke lazily, and the tone of his words made Kenny sit next to him. Smith was upset.
Because in the last game, he was in a match with Charles. Barkley's bet was the losing side; So naturally how to look at Charles. Barkley couldn't be more happy.
Although the Cleveland Cavaliers are indeed better than the San Antonio Spurs in terms of strength and form, this does not necessarily mean that the Cleveland Cavaliers will be able to defeat the San Antonio Spurs without any risk.
Although the Cleveland Cavaliers now have the lead on the basketball court, this is the home of the San Antonio Spurs.
As long as the San Antonio Spurs don't give up, no one can say that the Cleveland Cavaliers will be able to walk away from home.
Although the current leader is still the Cleveland Cavaliers playing on the road, after all, it is on their home court, and it is well known that the San Antonio Spurs do not want to be eliminated like this.
Therefore, after the start of the game, although at a disadvantage, the San Antonio Spurs have been trying hard to completely narrow or even equalize the score gap.
After all, tonight's game has just begun, and there is still a chance for both sides to win the game.
It's just that patience is the most important thing in such a long game, and if you can maintain patience, then whether it is for the Cleveland Cavaliers or the San Antonio Spurs, they will have a chance to win.
However, at this time, in terms of patience, it is clear that the San Antonio Spurs playing at home will certainly not have any better patience than the Cleveland Cavaliers playing away.
Because they've had a huge lead in the series, after all. The 3-0 overall score will certainly make it easier for the Cleveland Cavaliers on the basketball court at this moment.
The burden on the San Antonio people is much heavier than theirs, after all, the San Antonio Spurs are now on the verge of elimination.
The previous 3-0 actually shows the difference in strength between the two sides, which is undeniable; So at this point, the San Antonio Spurs are going to need more help to win Game 4.
Maybe it's the right time, the right place, and the right people, otherwise it's really difficult for the San Antonio Spurs to win the game.
So at this point, for the San Antonio Spurs, they have to be more patient to face the next game.
Otherwise, if they are in too much of a hurry, what awaits the San Antonio Spurs will surely be a result they don't want to face.
And at this time, in fact, the Cleveland Cavaliers are not in a hurry. It's just that they still have to keep their composure, because the San Antonio Spurs keep coming back to show that they don't want to lose the game.
However, no matter how fierce the San Antonio Spurs launched their offense after the start of the game, at the end of the first quarter, the side that took the lead was still the Cleveland Cavaliers playing away.
After Wu Dawei opened the scoring for the Cleveland Cavaliers with a dunk, the Cleveland Cavaliers began to firmly occupy the lead.
Although Wu Dawei didn't score much in the first quarter of the game, he opened the scoring mode for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Even if he just stands still on the offensive end, he can take a lot of pressure off his teammates on the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Because the people of San Antonio don't dare to let Wu Dawei go. Even if he's just standing near the touchline and echoing the ball-carrying Cleveland Cavaliers players.
So after the game starts, the rest of the Cleveland Cavaliers won't be under as much pressure on the offensive end; On the contrary, the San Antonio Spurs are different, because of Wu Dawei's change of defense. Make Tony. Parker had a big problem at the start of tonight's game.
Naturally, in such a situation, for the San Antonio Spurs. When Tony. Parker is limited in his play, so the San Antonio Spurs will have a bit of a discount on the offensive end.
That's a big reason why the Cleveland Cavaliers were able to take the lead in the first quarter of the game, so at this time. For San Antonio Spurs head coach Popovich, this is something that distresses him.
He didn't like it, and for Popovich, it could be said that the entire Finals series was out of his control.
It seems that from the moment the finals started, he was completely out of control; And who is in control of the process and rhythm of the finals, the answer has long been self-evident.
Wu Dawei's performance in the finals was a very embarrassing thing, and for the San Antonios, of course, they didn't like it, and Popovich didn't like it even more.
And in fact, he also felt a little disappointed with some players in the team, that is, Kauvai, who he had high hopes for. Leonard.
While it may be unfair to say this to this taciturn teenager, Popovich can't lie to himself, he does think so.
But of course he won't say it, after all, the finals are still going on, so, for Kaovai. Leonard's cousin, Popovich will still have hope for him.
It's just that so far Kauvai. Nor did Leonard play the table that made him feel gratified; Before, it was because of Wu Dawei's defense, Popovich could understand, but now, Wu Dawei is no longer defending Kaovai. Leonard.
But Leonard's performance in the first quarter of the game still didn't improve.
This was a surprise to Popovich, after all, in the playoffs before that, Kavaj. Although Leonard's expression is not as good as it is, it will definitely not be as mediocre as it is now.
The only explanation may be that he was defended by Wu Dawei in the previous games. Leonard is not in any form at all.
Popovich could not find any other explanation than this. But whatever the reason, the director zhì Kauvai. Leonard's performance at this time was terrible, and for Popovich, it was something he found intolerable.
Because he believes that if Kawwai. If Leonard can play a little better, then he will be able to help the San Antonio Spurs who are playing at home at this time.
Maybe it might even make them not the underdog on the basketball court at this point, which is quite possible; So after the end of the first quarter, Kaulvay. As Leonard walked off the pitch with his teammates, Popovich walked up and wanted to give him some effort.
This is not in keeping with Popovich's explosive temperament. But maybe it's because of the fact that for Kauwai. Leonard himself has too much to expect, and the old man hopes that Covay. Leonard could be the replacement for Tim. Duncan, the man who became the new San Antonio basketball banner.
So he was still interested in Kaulvai at this time. Leonard taught carefully because he wanted the latter to be even better.
Because Popovich felt that Kauvai. Leonard should have a better future, although it may not be as brilliant as Wu Dawei, but at least don't be defeated by Wu Dawei like this!
However, in the face of Popovich's comfort, Kauvai. Leonard was still so taciturn that Popovich didn't know what was going on in the kid's heart.
But he knew that this pampered child would not be so depressed, and Covay. Leonard thought the same way at this time.
The previous three games did make him feel like a clown who had been debunked in front of a god with great powers. In the face of Wu Dawei, no matter which method he uses, it seems that he can't escape his eyes.
I had nothing to hide, and even my confidence seemed to have suffered a huge blow. But those cruel experiences as a child gave Kauvai a gift. Leonard was not a little strong.
He looked at Wu Dawei as if he was looking at a mountain.
The feeling of the mountains standing up did make him feel breathless, and even made him feel a little desperate for a while.
But he was young after all. It was the time when the flesh was strong, and for Kauvai. Leonard, for example, how could he have lost faith and despair in his career?
After all, he still has a future. And now, although in front of Popovich, Kauvai. Leonard seems to be a little "indifferent", but in fact, he knows very well in his heart that he must express himself.
Although everyone knows that the San Antonio Spurs basically have no chance in this season's finals, everything is already decided.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are basically going to win this season's championship, but Covid. Leonard is also very clear that the team is still hopeful for the next games, especially tonight.
Not wanting to be swept out of the tournament may seem like a humble wish at this point, but at this point, it still seems incredibly difficult for the San Antonio Spurs.
So Kauvai. Leonard naturally hopes at this time that he can give the team some help at this time and help the team win at least this game tonight.
Back on the bench to rest Kaovai. Leonard, at this point, was dreary, and so was the atmosphere on the bench throughout San Antonio.
Obviously, for the San Antonio Spurs, the result of the first quarter of the game, in any case, was unacceptable to them; After all, they don't want to be swept out of the tournament by the Cleveland Cavaliers like the teams before them.
In last season's Finals, although the San Antonio Spurs were also unable to win the final victory, they at least struggled and played a 1-4 aggregate score.
Not to mention improving this season, they even have to take a step backwards, which is of course something that will make them feel very uncomfortable anyway.
After all, the San Antonios have their own dignity, and they don't want to be crushed by their opponents like this, which makes them uncomfortable.
So they hope to be able to attack the Cleveland Cavaliers' advantage in the second quarter, and the San Antonio Spurs have not done anything like this in the previous three Finals games.
After all, they've taken the lead on several occasions, and most of the time, they've started in the second quarter.
So at this time, for the San Antonio Spurs, the second quarter of the game is considered the most important game for them; They are going to attack the Cleveland Cavaliers at this time and take their opponents by surprise.
At this time, as the head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Byron . Scott, naturally, will not become complacent because of the team's slight lead in the first quarter of the game.
Because after the previous three games, Byron. Scott also knows exactly how good the San Antonio Spurs were in the second quarter.
So, Byron. Scott didn't take it lightly, either, even if his team was now in the lead.
After all, in the previous games, the Cleveland Cavaliers have suffered a lot of losses in this regard.
Although the Cleveland Cavaliers saved the day in the end, after all, tonight's game was very special. Scott didn't want any surprises.
Because this game is about a huge honor, and in the face of such an honor, no one can be indifferent.
So Byron. Naturally, Scott will not relax at this time, because for him, he also wants to be a team coach who can bring out a team that can win three consecutive championships.
So he subconsciously glanced at Wu Dawei, who was resting on the chair. In Scott's opinion, Wu Dawei is still his biggest reliance in the second quarter of the game! After all, in the previous three games, Wu Dawei was always able to play a better role to suppress the San Antonio people when the San Antonio Spurs were on the rise. (To be continued......)